Mallee
NSW 2738 • New South Wales
About Mallee
Mallee is a vast and sparsely populated locality in far-western New South Wales, situated near the Victorian border at postcode 2738, covering approximately 1,874 square kilometres of semi-arid plains. The locality takes its name from the mallee eucalyptus scrubland that characterises the landscape of this corner of the Riverina region. With a recorded population of just 8 people in the 2021 census, Mallee is one of the most remote and thinly settled localities in the state. The area falls within the electorate of Farrer and is administered under the Murray state electorate.
Life in Mallee revolves around broad-acre farming, dryland cropping, and pastoral grazing on large rural properties spread across the semi-arid plains. The nearest significant township is Mildura (VIC), which provides the bulk of services including supermarkets, medical facilities, schools, and transport connections for residents of the wider region. The landscape offers a unique, rugged beauty with sweeping plains, red earth, and native mallee scrublands that attract birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. This is quintessential outback Australia — remote, self-sufficient, and deeply connected to the land.
Mallee falls under postcode 2738 and is governed by the Wentworth Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2738
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2738, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2738; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach services — Mildura via Dareton Varies — infrequent
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest major centre is Mildura (VIC), approximately 60 km away. Self-contained living or car travel essential.
Extremely car dependent. No footpaths, public infrastructure, or walkable destinations. All services require long-distance travel by private vehicle.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gol Gol Public School ICSEA 101003 5024 8401 William St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wentworth Local Government Area, which contains Mallee. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)